John Cormac Carten Foundation
Accepts applications
John Cormac Carten Foundation is a private foundation in Ashburn, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $19,486 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,012 and the largest $5,992. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$19,486
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$1,012
- Largest grant$5,992
- Assets$429,823
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $15,846 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,024 | 3 | $169,204 |
| 2024 | $15,846 | 9 | $294,628 |
| 2025 | $19,486 | 9 | $429,823 |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard Carten 21112 Cardinal Pond Terrace, Apt 227, Ashburn, VA 20147 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (703) 713-2567, rcarten@cartenfoundation.com |
| What to submit | Online application available after registration on www.cartenfoundation.org. 2025-2026 Scholarship Application materials include 1 Personal Profile 2 Scholarship Information institution major matriculation 3 Documents high school transcript; drivers license id card; college acceptance letter; Affirmations student agrees to follow requirements of scholarship else loss of scholarship. |
| Deadlines | August 31 for fall semester; December 15 for winter semester |
| Restrictions | Restrictions: 1 Family residence within school district of North Queens Community School for entirety of grades 10-12; 2 graduate of high school but not college university; 3 age of twenty years 20 or less for the entire calendar year in which the applicant first applies for a scholarship year one; 4 age of twenty-four 24 years of age or less for the entire calendar year in which the applicant applies for a subsequent scholarship year two 2 and beyond; 5 maximum of four 4 grant year awards per applicant except five 5 awards for students with special needs; and 6 scholarships for religious and educational purposes only |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What John Cormac Carten Foundation funds
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nova Scotia Community College | Educational scholarships for specified students see attachment 1 | $5,992 |
| Acadia University | Educational scholarships for specified students see attachment 1 | $3,975 |
| Dalhousie University | Educational scholarships for specified students see attachment 1 | $2,499 |
| Saint Mary's University | Educational scholarships for specified students see attachment 1 | $1,997 |
| Mount Saint Vincent University | Educational scholarships for specified students see attachment 1 | $1,012 |
| University of New Brunswick | Educational scholarships for specified students see attachment 1 | $1,007 |
| Holland College | Educational scholarships for specified students see attachment 1 | $1,002 |
| Maritime College of Forest Tech | Educational scholarships for specified students see attachment 1 | $1,002 |
| Canadian College of Massage-Hydro | Educational scholarships for specified students see attachment 1 | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard B Carten
- Elizabeth Y Carten
Questions people ask
Does John Cormac Carten Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: August 31 for fall semester; December 15 for winter semester.
How much does John Cormac Carten Foundation give?
$19,486 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,012.
Who runs John Cormac Carten Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard B Carten (Trustee President) and Elizabeth Y Carten (Trustee Secretary).
What does John Cormac Carten Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.